As if in answer to my query, while out I met an absolutely beautiful research scientist, so there are, obviously, ever more brilliant women in the world just waiting to be found and known.

On the other hand, I knew that already. My question was whether I would find someone who is intellectually extraordinary to love me. And there was no particular reason to believe this woman had any undue interest in me. So, I guess the encounter was just a partial answer to my query.

The useless part.

The part I already knew.

Gave me hope, though.

That's how stupid I am.